Landlord licensing in Fylde Council
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Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Fylde that are let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
- Additional licensing
- Fylde Council may implement additional licensing schemes for smaller HMOs. These designations are area-specific and run for up to five years. Check the council's website for current designations.
- Selective licensing
- Fylde Council may implement selective licensing schemes in designated areas, requiring all private rented properties, including single-family lets, to be licensed. Check the council's website for current designations.
- Towns covered
- Fylde
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Fylde Council area, the first job is to confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and are ward- or street-specific, so confirm the position for the exact address. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations before you advertise. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commence 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ends section 21 no-fault evictions and introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Whatever the licensing position, landlords must keep an evidence pack for every Fylde tenancy: a current gas safety record where there is gas, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and the required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.
Official links
Licensing designations, fees and boundaries change regularly. This page is a general summary, not legal advice — always confirm the position for the exact address with Fylde Council before letting. Last reviewed 2 August 2026.